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408: From the Ground Up with Matt Malone

2024/10/8
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Mike Rowe interviews Matt Malone, CEO of Groundworks, about the company's unique approach to employee ownership. Groundworks, a foundation repair and waterproofing company, has granted ownership to its 5,500 employees, a move unheard of in the blue-collar sector.
  • Groundworks gave ownership to 5,500 employees.
  • The company produced a commercial campaign featuring actual employees.
  • The CEO, Matt Malone, prioritizes dignity and respect for blue-collar workers.

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Matt Malone is the CEO of Groundworks, one of the largest foundation repair and waterproofing companies in the United States. He’s also a self-described capitalist, but he practices a new version of the economic system, one that recently had him turn 5,500 Groundworks employees into part owners of the company. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors FieldOfGreens.com) Use code: MIKE for 15% off and FREE shipping PureTalk.com/Rowe) Save 50% off your first month! MikeRowe.com/MomsBook) to reserve your copy of Oh No, Not the Home! by Peggy Rowe